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X853 MAP

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,743 mi
Last recorded16,743 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 MAP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 16,743 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,447 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 16 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 16 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,762 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 6,762 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 2,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 2,207 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,249 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 179 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
Headlamp aim too high 73
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 66
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X853 MAP is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,850 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X853 MAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X853 MAP is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X853 MAP safe to buy?

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